ARC vs. Sierra
Both American River College and Sierra College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and Sierra College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- ARC's tuition ($12,808) is more expensive than Sierra ($9,988).
- Sierra's students to faculty ratio (23 to 1) is lower than ARC (27 to 1).
- ARC (27,422 students) is larger than Sierra (15,766 students) with more enrolled students.
- Sierra ($4,928) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,288).
- Sierra's graduation rate (33%) is higher than ARC (27%).
American River College
Public, 2-4 years • Sacramento, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,288 In-State
$12,808 out-of-state
$12,808 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,288
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
27,422 (All undergraduate)
14,286 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
370 Faculties (full-time)
689 Staffs (full-time)
$86,799 Faculty Salary
$70,298 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Sierra College
Public, 2-4 years • Rocklin, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$9,988 out-of-state
$9,988 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,928
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
15,766 (All undergraduate)
6,692 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
245 Faculties (full-time)
555 Staffs (full-time)
$71,777 Faculty Salary
$78,404 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
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